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"Napoleon' Of Rubber Industry Resigns Post: Founder of Goodyear had leading role in building city of Akron

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F. A. Seiberling Retires At 90
'Napoleon' Of Rubber Industry Resigns Post
Founder Of Goodyear Had Leading Role In Building City Of Akron
FOR THE FIRST TIME in a half century, F. A. Seiberling is out of the rubber industry.
The stocky little fighter, founder of rubber empires and an industrial wizard, resigned Saturday as chairman and director of the Seiberling Rubber Co.
At 90, F. A. has been forced to retire because of illness. Until a year ago he spent nearly every working day in his office at the Barberton plant.
HIS LETTER of resignation was simple and touching, ending the career of a man who has reached the heights and taken the bumps in a variety of industrial enterprises.
Here was Mr. Akron, always a fighter, who was responsible for much of this city's industrial growth, finally stepping out of the harness.
He regretted the move deeply. But it was apparent that time had slowed up the body, although the mind still is keen.
"I think I should not be counted as one of the directors or be designated chairman of your board," he said in his letter of resignation.
"I need not tell you I regret that I have been unable to be present at your meetings, or at my office, to continue my routine of duties," the letter continued.
F. A. HAS always been a believer in the future. He never lost hope in any endeavor, regardless of the odds against him.
And now, at 90, he foresees a good future for Seiberling Rubber Co.
"The strength of Seiberling Rubber Co. has always been a joy and a source of pride to me," he said. "I know that it will become stronger in the years to come."
PHOTO CAPTION: F. A. Seiberling . . . he built an empire.

F. A. Seiberling Retires At 90
'Napoleon' Of Rubber Industry Resigns Post
Founder Of Goodyear Had Leading Role In Building City Of Akron
FOR THE FIRST TIME in a half century, F. A. Seiberling is out of the rubber industry.
The stocky little fighter, founder of rubber empires and an industrial wizard, resigned Saturday as chairman and director of the Seiberling Rubber Co.
At 90, F. A. has been forced to retire because of illness. Until a year ago he spent nearly every working day in his office at the Barberton plant.
HIS LETTER of resignation was simple and touching, ending the career of a man who has reached the heights and taken the bumps in a variety of industrial enterprises.
Here was Mr. Akron, always a fighter, who was responsible for much of this city's industrial growth, finally stepping out of the harness.
He regretted the move deeply. But it was apparent that time had slowed up the body, although the mind still is keen.
"I think I should not be counted as one of the directors or be designated chairman of your board," he said in his letter of resignation.
"I need not tell you I regret that I have been unable to be present at your meetings, or at my office, to continue my routine of duties," the letter continued.
F. A. HAS always been a believer in the future. He never lost hope in any endeavor, regardless of the odds against him.
And now, at 90, he foresees a good future for Seiberling Rubber Co.
"The strength of Seiberling Rubber Co. has always been a joy and a source of pride to me," he said. "I know that it will become stronger in the years to come."
PHOTO CAPTION: F. A. Seiberling . . . he built an empire.